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able to stand be ing separated from Madden in this early stage. During the Acclimation, separation was unbearable. It was when the newly mated couple bec a me accustomed to the unique bond only the Valendite Breed share with their Magdalena mate. Goddess, s he couldn’t wait to have a mate of her own.
    “She didn’t say,” Paige answered without batting an eyelash. Each of the sisters was thinking of Layla. They were worried for the sister least interested in finding a mate . Layla would be apprehensive and she wouldn’t have her sisters to help her. They had always been there for each other and now it was as if a part of each of them was gone.
    “How long will she be away?” Eloise pressed on for more information.
    “I know nothing,” Paige took a long breath and clos ed her eyes to fin d her center before continuing. “Mother stopped in to see Layla this morning and said that Madden would likely take Layla away for their Acclimation. ”
    “D o I smell muffins?” Gracie bounced into the kitchen and onto a barstool .
    Eloise slid the basket of muffins across the counter without taking her eyes from Paige, “So Mother knows? And she approves?”
    “Shall I say that I have never seen Mother more joyous? She was thrilled that Layla’s mate should come from such a highly regarded Valendite family as the Santuccis . ” Paige rolled her eyes but her smirk spoke volumes. Paige’s skepticism was nearly as high as Layla’s b ut Eloise was more in line with Gracie who was nearly giggling and clapping her hands like a giddy little girl.
    “The Santuccis own vineyards here and in Italy,” Sadie interjected as she strolled into the kitchen and grabbed a muffin. “Why are we talking about them?”
    “Layla’s mate is Madden Santucci, the oldest son from Santucci Vineyards,” Paige answered.
    “I read an article about their vineyards just the other day. It’s amazing they can be such public figures while keeping the secret of their Valendite lineage.” Gracie was always full of information o n the local area happenings.
    “Well, I’m jealous as can be of our little sister. Did you see him last night? He only had eyes for her. It made me shiver , ” Eloise shared her envy outright, her sisters knew all too well what her soul sin was.
    “I wouldn’t be too jealous,” Gemma laughed, coming in and grabbing the basket of muffins, “Layla didn’t look so happy about it. And I heard her earlier this morning talking to Mother.
    “Mother was sure she’d get over it. We all know Layla well enough to know she loves a good romance,” Paige assured her sisters.
    “And according to the article, the Santucci men are some of the most eligible bachelors in the valley,” Gracie offered.
    “Then it is as it should be.” Eloise proclaimed it as truth.

 
     
     
    Chapter Three
     
     
    She still felt very much out of sorts. Once they drove into the compound where his family lived, she was all too aware that her life had changed irrevocably. Yet as much as Layla wanted to run, hide even, she knew where she’d most like to run is right back into his arms. She’d want nothing more than to wrap her legs around Madden’s waist and cling to his naked body.
    “This is our home,” Madden’s strong, deep voice caused Layla to jump . She realized he had stopped the car and an enormous ho use loomed just beyond a large black gate.
    “Your home,” she corrected him.
    “It ’ s ours now. The Santucci Casa has four buildings . My parents live in the primary estate that you see directly in front of us , b ut there are three other homes on the property , one of which is ours ,” Madden paused only to see Layla shake her head, “Layla l ove, e verything that belongs to me now also belong s to you . ” Madden turned Layla to face him as he spoke . He plac ed one of her hands over his heart and us ed his other hand to raise her chin up so their eyes could meet. “Everything I have is yours. Everything I am is